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Video: TRC Seals TNL Transmission Towers Following Criticism Of President Sirisena

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) which comes directly under President Maithripala Sirisena has moved to seal transmission towers operated by TNL, the electronic media outfit owned by Shan Wickremesinghe.

The TRC’s sudden decision follows a programme on comments made by the President at a ceremony commemorating the late Ven Madoluwawe Sobitha Thero where the presented said that recent statements made by him indicated a certain confusion (vyaakoolathaavaya).

The commentary included reference to contradictions in various statements made by Sirisena with regard to the 100-days programme and also implied that he had a hand in the controversial deal to purchase a Russian ship which, TNL suggests was the reason for the Navy Commander’s tenure not being extended as well as the resignation of the then Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Karunasena Hettiarachchi.

Meanwhile TNL has said that the TRC has sealed its transmission station in Polgahawela and that those who carried out this order were in the process of removing equipment from the premises. TNL expressed disgust at this move in a context where the station has made all relevant payments to the TRC.

Colombo Telegraph reliably learns that TRC personnel are on their way to TNL’s transmission station in Karagahatenne, possibly to seal that facility as well.

Incidentally, Shan Wickremesinghe is the brother of Prime Minister and and the leader of the United National Party, Sirisena’s main coalition partner in the ‘Unity Government’. He is by training a broadcast engineer and was the founder of Sri Lanka’s first television station, ITN.

However, Shan Wickremesinghe is not known to toe the line of his bother’s party.


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    The most important extrapolation from the events unfolding is that the President is solidifying his fear laced, agenda driven pact with the Rajapakses. Finally, towards the end of his reign Sirisena, Gotabaya and Mahinda Rajapakse will solidify their alliance. I think that the emotional demeanor of this man is a put up. He is trying to set the stage for justification of his final pact from now itself. This I doubt will end well for him, or the country. Sri Lanka is getting closer and closer to the end of the little democracy there is.

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      Maithiri is now called as ‘ MAYYATHTHU THIRI ” means dead thiri… He has become a comedian politician of srilanka.. Next time we have to send him to rest in mental hospital..
      CT be aware ….you too will be sealed by maithiri..

    • 27
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      The man who boasted for bringing “democracy” to Sri Lanka via “Yahapalanaya” is becoming the number-one-dictator. President can’t take dissension. He doesn’t tolerate opinion against him. As said before, very soon, Colombo-Telegraph will be the only forum where people could express their honest opinion as, unlike other places, CT will never be bowed by pressure to remove news items/articles that carry fair criticism against the President.
      .
      With this new “Presidential tyranny” against the freedom of speech & expression, and political & civil rights, I have serious doubts about future free&fair elections. If the President re-contest, then other strong contenders along with media will be suppressed. If so, even the PM won’t get a chance to contest against the President, as he will be blackmailed through Bond Report.
      .
      In 2015-January when they came into power both President/PM acted as despots. As against Parliamentary democracy, President sacked the then PM, DM Jayarantne who had 75% seats in the Parliament and appointed the “Opposition Leader Ranil” as the PM, who had only 20% seats.
      .
      Though limited, we enjoy some freedom today thanks to Wimal’s “Mahinda Sulanga” started in Nugegoda with massive public protests which terrified “Yahapalanaya.” If Mahinda didn’t come back to politics, he would have been in prison along with other political leaders. Country is in one piece today as a result of their nonpareil strength. In 2015, I wrote that there is a “Vulture” hiding inside the “Swan.” But in 2016-2017 I thought I was wrong as I saw some good in him. As we are heading for next Presidential Election I think my first instinct was right. As said over and over, winning the next Presidential Election is not going to be easy unless all-Sinhalese, at least Sinhalese-Buddhists united under one-flag against the world’s first “Tyrannical Good Governance.”

      • 7
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        So why is this “tyrant” of a President according to Champa, not exercising his tyranny over the third class civil servants that sent his beloved Bank Robbery Commission Report containing the names of 118 bribe-taking MPs to the archives without consulting him. Tyrant sometimes, mouse at other times, whenever it suits him?

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          thrishu
          I think he will use Bond Report findings at the “most opportune time” to blackmail the mastermind. It looks like he is not after 118 mice. That may be the reason he sent the mouse-trap to the Archives.

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          thrishu,
          You ‘hit the nail on the head’.

      • 10
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        Champa the ……………………….of oldest profession

        “The man who boasted for bringing “democracy” to Sri Lanka via “Yahapalanaya” is becoming the number-one-dictator.”

        Sri Lankans are now able to publicly moan and groan about the state of the state and government on Colombo Telegraph and other media without fear of losing access to them.

        It seem you are missing the sense of fear of white van ride. If everything goes according to Gota’s plan your fear will be restored in two years time. You will find there is no one to listen to your crap or cry. . ………………

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          Keyboard Vedda
          I am no supporter of Gotabhaya. And I know it was he who blocked CT, not Mahinda. Intimidation has been used to silence people. I don’t believe in white vans as I don’t see any evidence but I know people were terrified of them for “some reason.”
          I hope MR will not nominate Gotabhaya from JO/SLPP. Even if he did, Gotabhaya will receive a shocking defeat.
          Even his economic policy tallies with Ranil’s. Who wants a second Ranil with a military cap?

        • 0
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          A Failed Journalist, just human THRASH, see how is arguing. gotabaya Rajapakse was another Rajpakse. Other than that, White vans were blessings in disguise. that is why you thrash are walking free in colombo roads.

      • 4
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        TNL News 21/03/2020:
        Former President Maithripala Sirisena, appearing at a function to felicitate Ven Galagodatte Gnanasara as Mahanayaka of Asgiriya, stated : “I really don’t know who prepared the hoppers I ate at Temple Trees with Mahinda. I think there was some secret drug which made me do all those foolish things like joining up with Sobhitha Hamuduruwo”.

        • 1
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          I don’t agree with most of the time oldcodger..but I have to give you this! Brilliant!

          • 0
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            Let me stress for other readers, wannihami, that our choice of adjective was independent of each other.

        • 0
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          Brilliant, OldCodger.
          .
          Yes, this in some ways resembles the ending of Orwell’s “Animal Farm”.
          .
          There seems to be this new film of the book:
          .
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGzRf0Ow1qU
          .
          All turned upside down.
          .
          Somebody on the next page has decided to play Chopin’s Nocturne No.20. Yes. That is another possibility.

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            S.M. & Wanni,
            One must always be able to see the lighter side of things.

    • 19
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      This move spells the beginning of the end for somebody. This throwing caution to the winds approach – almost in 20-twenty mode – is provocative and confrontational and so blatantly ‘in your face’ it is unlikely RANIL will fall for it. For all his munificient display of his well chronicled failings , Ranil knows when not to offer a shot!

      Actually come to think of it, he might have made an excellent opening batsman!

      • 0
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        The Cat has jumped out of the bag.
        “The Joint Opposition is prepared to do anything to change the composition of the Parliament and remove the ‘cruel’ government if an election is not held, says MP C.B. Ratnayake.

        Speaking at a press conference today (6), he said that they are even willing to make a deal with the devil in order to achieve this. “

    • 14
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      We cant rely on this man who now seems to be part of FORMER goons today.

      These are consequences unappropriate ones take the crown.

      This man has not the least knowledge even to lead a classroom.

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        Buramphisincho
        The “FORMER” has nothing to do with Maithree. Why do you drag him for Maithree’s actions? You people who voted Maithree ousting Mahinda, fully deserve this.
        TNL criticized the President only once, pronto, their transmission towers were sealed!!!!

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          PLease BE AWAY, you the like ones practising oldest profession for your selfish gains have not the least right to add the kind of thoughts. It is thousand times better that ballige putha Rajapakshe was defeated, but we never thought My3 WOULD behave supportively that 16-member idiots.
          We just want everyone s benefit in this country by promoting real good governance. From the dayone ballige putha started an underground vicious program human shielding lanken buddhist community. That condom supporter Wimal sakkilaya Weerawanse your bed partner was part of it.
          If i were president, I would not be that passive and throw the ball on UNP each time inability is going to be more obvious. We know the guy has not the basic education to lead a nation but he is lesser evil than former ballige putha who looted and left ruined the state.
          I have several questions as to why th current men stay that much in terms of the mountanous debts left by former man. Srilanken alone made over few hundreds billions of losses but today nothing is being discussed.
          Their MEDIA men Derana and Hiru have become Heros by brinign even tiny issues of ballige putha into the scence. Danno danith Champawathie. We know even if you may most likely be a carrier to HIV virus, we dont want you to be that low level adding the kind of statements. We are okay having chased awy the ballige putha that way, but we are not very satisfied the way Mr President reacts as if he has not a spine.

          • 0
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            Buramphisincho
            When the argument is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser.!!!!!! – Socrates.

    • 3
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      Shyam:
      I think you are right he is cutting a deal. Most probably he will serve another term as a Puppet president, MR will be PM with powers and Gota will take defense ministry.

      After two terms he cannot contest and Gota will contest for the Presidency. MR will hold the PM post as long as he can or until he thinks Namal is ready.

      So what will happen to Sri Lanka? It would be screwed.

      • 1
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        Burt

        “So what will happen to Sri Lanka? It would be screwed.”

        Sri Lanka is being gang raped since 1956 and left to die.
        The rapist are free to roam around the country and allowed to hold important and top jobs.

        Another race rapist is being offered a plum job abroad.

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          I am honestly sorry for the folks left behind.

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          Dumb native Vedda: Sri lanks was gang raped since 1505. first portugeuse, Then Dutch and British and their catholic, christian and Jesuit missionaries. since 1956, IT is anglicans and Evangelits (protestants who di dnot give much space to Catholics). Now muslims are also expanding fast with the help of presidents by offering money to them. they are also ready.

    • 2
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      Will bite the dust soon.

    • 3
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      Shyam:
      I believe you are 100% accurate in your description of how things will unfold in what appears to the god-forsaken country that is our homeland!
      Sirisena is a disgrace to decency in general and to Sri Lanka in particular! But then, I suppose that one shouldn’t have expected better from a man who broke bread/hoppers with his leader in the morning and, before the sun had reached its apex, sold MR out.
      Mr. Sirisena’s challenge, though, is going to be dealing with the Rajapaksas when all of this comes to fruition because that gang has given evidence of being like the elephant which never forgets!

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        Emil van der Poorten

        Dr Gota the former national hamgman has already issued threat to the state functionaries who are thought to be engaged in investigation of fraud.

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      He has solidified his friendship after having a tête-à-tête with Dayan Silva J by giving him a job in Russia to collude with the Mafia of SL and Ruble Russ……to hide crimes Apparently.

  • 25
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    One minute silence for those had hopes for “media freedom” from yahapalanaya!

    • 34
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      This is not Yahapalanaya any more. This is Maitri-palanaya. Tomorrow he will order Rupavahini sealed too, if it reports this.

    • 26
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      max

      Dr MR’s poisoned coppers still work in Sirisena’s head. Of is he hearing voices of Gota in his head?
      Lets see what Mangala the last of the liberals could do about it has to say.
      Wait and see how this incident is going to develop and who is going to benefit .

      Are you still living inside Gnanasara’s amude?

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        Native Vedda,

        You have added here what I wanted to ask from MAX the man who would do anything any everything for Rascal Rajapakshes.

        Yes, the bugger should be in Ghansara Amude.. no doubt about that.

  • 23
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    This is stupidity @ its prime. My3 making such blatant statement means that either he:
    1. Has insomnia
    2. Or wants to forget his past deliberately.

    In either case, he is not fit to the first citizen of Sri Lanka.

    My3 has a degenerated acumen making him one of the worst backward leaders of our political history. My3 has to start executing his powers as the supreme leader of the country, or else he will go down in the annals of history as the worst leader post independence of our country.

    In fact he has already earned that status, and ONLY some revolutionary policy decisions can change that cognition of the common people.

    So My3, either you make some revolutionary changes that the common voter base demands , or you perish for ever.

    Regards,

    Dharshana W

  • 26
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    Watch and wait! Desperation takes all forms of foolish steps, and its just a matter of time. Actually, I am sorry for him. Basically, he was a good man but never cut to be a ruler. We all had much hope for him and his administration. The British government recognized that the West had to assist and support him and that is why they extended an invitation to meet the queen and others in the U.K. But he surrounded himself with idiots and family whose vision is typically within closed walls. First, he should have removed himself from the SLFP, appointed only about 28 really good people to Ministries, not known corrupt ones like R.K. To give him the Finance is like giving the chicken pen to a fox! When the Central Bank balloon went up, if I were M.S, I would have IMMEDIATELY sacked Mahendran, suspended all P.T activities and closed their accounts pending full investigations by the C.I.D. I would also insist on the “Minister” resigning, even from his Parliamentary position. If not, sack. I would also have insisted on action against all corruption. That would have made M.S the Parakrama Bahu of modern times. Now, its gone and gone forever.

    Sorry, Mr. President. You were never cut-out to be the Leader but we are impressed by your courage in contesting a most powerful and ruthless ruler in 2015.

    We hope that somehow, this nation will emerge from the pit of corruption, apathy and hopelssness and that a reliable leader without corrupt motives and with capability will come forth.

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      Kumaran,
      .
      Yours is the comment, of fourteen displayed so far, that comes closest to to reflecting my mood.
      .
      Why have I chosen to commend somebody else’s comment rather than writing my own thoughts? Because I don’t know what to say – so badly have we been let down by the guys who got well-nigh all our votes – that is to say I include the Rajapaksas. Where do we turn now, to whom?
      .
      I can’t help feeling that things are getting so bad that something must give way.

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        Sinhala_Man

        It appears Ranil is engineering a three way competition in the next presidential elections. He may need to work out the arithmetic of presidential elections and convince the alienated voters (about 2.75 million) the need to vote especially the young ones.

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          Live in hope mate Native, live in hope! ..There is no way there is going to be a three way presidential election..all parties know that.

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            wannihami

            You are back and you do not need to respond to me as and when you get the urge to emit.

            Relax, sit down, think about it, look at some figures, look at circumstances, ………………………………..

            There is no VP to help the clan wing the election. There is not war victory recently. VP’s death was and is a great loss for the crooked clan politically as well as financially. The war ended 9 years ago.

            The clan’s only option in order to win the next presidential election is to bribe Trinco Sam, Muslim politicians and fellow racist brotherhood of JVP.

            Well Dr Gota might have stacked some stolen Gold and Cash from Vanni, useful when one get the opportune time for investment, the elections.

            I hear Sam and Ranil are not in good terms after the election for deputy speaker. Advise clan to move in now.

    • 2
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      KUMARAN: Tamils say they are stupid. those days they were screaming saying Maithripala sirisena won because OF Tamil votes and he would give self determination, political solution, war crime prosecution, Northern province for Tamils, remove Forces from there, Would allow all the LTTE financiers (foreign embassies and Soldheim not included), lock all the top brass of forces. Nothing happened except from Ranil now known to be pro-Tamil because TNL is run by Ranil’s brother.

  • 7
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    Wenasa Sapada?

    Eliwena Jameta Honda Honda Sellan!

    Now showing “”Yasalalaka Thissa”” directed by Mr. Batalanda and Hhauvra Ragina, Assistant Director .

  • 15
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    Where is the legal instrument to suspend the transmissions of TNL towers, if transmitter licence fees have been paid?
    If there is an issue with the content of a transmission, should not that be dealt with separately?
    It appears that someone is becoming panic stricken.

    • 9
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      TNL can file a fundamental rights case against TRC. Hope the Judiciary is independent enough to consider it without fear and favor.

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      broadcaster

      a court order has been given to police and they just followed the steps outlined in the order.So legally it is OK.I think the complaint was for having an unauthorised tower.

  • 4
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    It is coming for the heads. Time to put it under the table, hey all Lasanthas and Eklinegodas………………..Lessons Learnt! There is no escape out from the Dutugamunus and Paragrambhahus of Lanakwe for another century.

    • 0
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      Mally,
      Didn’t some one say recently that Paragrambahu is a one of your own, who came from Dravidanadu , because he couldn’t practice his Engineering Skills in Madurai…..

  • 7
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    Lately M3 has been suffering from verbal incontinence from the same outlet. At the SLFI his mouth seemed to move but the words escaped from his posterior. He is coming in for chronic geriatric amnesia. What a disappointment for the people who now have to face the dark ages. Anyway let’s see the back of him the soonest.

  • 3
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    Indian puppet.

  • 7
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    Now this is a tussel between two brothers Kumarasiri and Shan. Currently Kumarasiri is winning. What will be the end result?

  • 4
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    It looks like a communication issue of TRCL with TNL over non payment of annual fees….
    However if the clamp down is over a news item regarding the president it shows once again the foolishness of the president..
    President has never been insulted by anyone like the way Ranil wikckremasinghe has been insulted…

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      Remember Ranil was doing his best to undermine the PResident just before the CIABOC. Ranil became a Central Bank Looter and his chances getting elected are minimal (but, he is donating RS 50,000 to every buddhist temple, church and Mosque in MEDA Colomba). SO he hate president. HE also tried the crooked 19th amendment and wish PResident steps down because the bond scam was exposed.

  • 9
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    This chap is a clown he is not fit to be the President

  • 5
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    Yes, from all his recent acts, it’s abundantly clear that Sirisena lost all his bearings. He, day by day putting himself into a corner and into deep hole from which leaping out would be a heculean task. All pitty him, and all those around him rather utterly rubbish lot who are not putting any good sense into his head to behave and act with respect and dignity. Gatecrushing into a solem event, instead of talking good of Rv. Sobitha, he went on triad on up, down and in SL directions wenting all his anger and frustration on all and sundry. We didn’t put him into that place to be like this. He should remember what Churchill said – if one stops to throw stones at the barking dogs, he would never reach his destination. Like what fellow commentators said CT watch out for he is a one in no mode to take up criticism, and mend his ways. All feel sorry for mother Lanka for it’s not be able to find a better leader in all these years to make it a better country for all.

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    UNP voters are not happy. these comments whould be from UNP- businesses who are wrecking and runing the country because multi -million rupee donations to UNP politicians approve anything they want. Other should be Journalists who govt money from Rs 194 millio sirikotha Advertisign contract. I don’t know why CT editors are this dumb. They say tha tMaithripala sirisena bought an american war ship which they show in the photograph via Russia which gave a very reasonable deal. So, where is this ship is anchored in Sri lanka was it that aircraft Career ?

    • 0
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      The American warship was proposed gift and not buying. there seems to be a misunderstanding. The Russian ship is for sale under a Russian Credit Line and to my understanding not yet purchased

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        Mahila

        Sirisena is planning to send the public racist Dayan to conclude the deal with Russia.

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          Stupid Tamil Vedda
          Go back into your cage, before I bring the whip out. Learn to behave you mongrel.

          • 0
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            Pervy

            You are indeed a sadist pervy who loves inflicting pain on others. We are not into sadomasochism, take your business elsewhere.

            If you are into animal transformation fantasy please read Mahawamsa.

  • 0
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    Maithripala Sirisena Instead of thiking about the PResident post should have thought how Ranil wickramsinghe and UNP ruined CBK last time when he was the Prime minister. So, Ranil and UNP did the same thing to Maithripala sirisena. Now, Ranil is waiting to do the same thing to Rajapakses..

  • 8
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    The President is being elected to a job he neither understands or has the competency to fulfill and the result is that he is gone “NUTS”.

  • 4
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    It is assumed that a court order will not work. We, the silent Lankan majority have been conditioned to take this NO ‘law and order’ situation for granted.
    Sealing the transmission unit is one thing but removal of equipment? Reminds us of a certain Dr Mervyn.
    Why is RW keeping quiet?

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      Pillai:
      “Sealing the transmission unit is one thing but removal of equipment? Reminds us of a certain Dr Mervyn.”

      Why blame “Dr. Mervyn” for everything under the sun. He is just one person who acted on his morals.

      Military is supposed to be a disciplined unit with many tiers of check and balances. What happened to the things in houses where military moved in and civilians evacuated from gold to furniture. Most in the military, politics and country knew what was going on. No one said a word. Now it has come to the south to roost.

  • 8
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    First Lankaenews blocked by TRC because they disclosed about the Old Russian warship with pictures of Kili Maharaja’s 2 executives in Russia with Sorrysena. Then he cut Travis Sinnaiyah’s neck because reportedly he opposed to buy old warship. Now TNL . Probably next step would be Social Media as recently he expressed his views about social Media. He has to learn from Ranil Wickramasinghe. Sirasa allocate more Air Space to insult RW. Now Sirasa Ratings has gone down due to unfair criticism about UNP and RW, 2nd Citizen of the Country. But RW doesn’t make any complain about Sirasa. Other Electronic and most of the Print Media does the same thing. He started from Shiral Laktilaka, Kili Maharaja’s 2.50 Journos as his Media division, Gota, 16 gang, Galagoda Aththe Nanasara, Madagoda Abetissa, Elle Gunawansa, Iththakande Saddatissa, Dayan Jayatilaka, Maithree Gunaratna and they are people who are advising Sorrysena. Sorrysena Kole Iragena Ahe Halagath Wagai”

    • 0
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      Lapatiyo,

      as one who live out of the country, I have no idea why some institutions are given mor ethan the others. Why free media guidelines cant tame them accordingly ? Why for example if 118 to have been gifted funds by PT company to be a blatant lie, but that took ground in local and international media on and on… if that is a lie, why cant the authoriteis take action against the ones that spread lies that way ? I think we dont have proper law provisions to act against .. then why not ministry of justice acts accordingly ? by brinign law reforms as seen in EUROPE lamost every week they can bring any law reforms if tthe prevailing provisons would not meet the expectations. Why our folks lag not bringing even tiny actions shaping up the rotten system ?

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        Babansincho,
        What you say is correct. This 118 matter raised by Relasiri Jayasekara. Today Attorney General revealed that there is no such a list exists. Once Relasiri said that not only him but there are other 117 took the money from PTL Rajapaksha Journos going after each and every Parliament members asking weather they took the money or no using media freedom. Even President Secretory made announcement that he is not aware of 118 list. Speaker Karu Jayasuriya also said that there is no such a list and that is also like “Ampare Wanda Paththa” Even then our media hero’s are not accepting it. Somehow they want to use that to sling mud at UNP and Leader.
        Basically our Media personal can be categorized as,
        Rajapaksha Journalists – You can Identify them as they are always hanging around Temples waiting for Rajapakshas.
        Deshapremi Journalists – Ex- Saman R. Gamage – Divaina, Keerthi Warnakulasuriya – Divaina – Shamindra Ferdinando – Divaina – Sanka Amarajith, Chathura Alwis and Chapa Bandara – Derana TV
        Athe Roll Journalists – Mawbima
        Anti Ranil Journalists – Sirasa Journalists.
        Actually we are lack of professional journalists and unbiased journalism.
        We are living in a Country who still believes that “Wanda Pathi” are reality no matter Doctors, Experts and the Govt. says that there is no such a thing. Opportunistic Media use the mentality of the People to plant anything they want without knowing the gravity of it. As you suggest it is not easy to change the system in Sri Lanka because of “Ranaviruwo” and “Safron Robed Thugs” Also we have trade unions such as GMOA protest against everything Govt Suggests. We have “Anthare” who will come to the streets at 4.00PM in week days to protest. They don’t need a reason to protest. We are living in Country like that Babansincho.
        .

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    Attention MARA & Co , My all three is fast losing patience ! What’s next ?
    My3 on Southern Expressway , get your belts fastened ! Come on move,
    move , My3 going toilet three times an hour after Maduluwave
    commemoration ! Call the Exorcist , quick , quick !

  • 0
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    This guy wants to move his personal dealing from China to Russia, permanently. Working with China may end up as a competition when Olds grab the power. Even now, Ranil’s team is much dominant of deals breaking with China. He selcted Thero for this as he is a convient orphan to kick on the butt.

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    Else where i news, it SHAN WICRAMASINGHE whp os Ranil’s brother says he has ELEVEN ANTennas all used to relay news from this station. People talk about Msaithripala Sirisena’s brother and Mahinda Rajapakse’s Carlton sports network. How di dThis shan wicramasinghe earn this mych wealth ?. Why no one is asking ?

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    It says Shan Wicramasinghe is a MEDIA MOGUL and he was the first to head ITN. Why did he work to ITN if he was born rich ?. Now, he owns TNL Radio and Television network.

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    When media is given an opportunity to analyse a speech made by a politician no doubt they will look at the content and its impact- this is normal in a media free country. Before, taking action a considered opinion should be sought. For that you need good media advisors.
    TRC is definitely not a place to get that input.

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    It has been revealed in a certain media that President Gamarala is mentally unstable and is unfit to be the head of a country. How far this is true remains to be seen!

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      mike

      “It has been revealed in a certain media that President Gamarala is mentally unstable and is unfit to be the head of a country.”

      Is it an infectious disease? Did he catch it from his son or from Dr Gota while he was acting defense minister?

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    Maithripla Sirisena, its high time to call it a day . please hand over your leader ship to your coalition partner RW because you can’t deliver anymore, you have lost your balls.

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    Be patient Machang. Gods who they want to destroy first drive them mad.

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    I think Maithree has had Appa again for dinner the day before Shobitha Thero’s rememberance day. Untrustworthy President.

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